Re: How to obtain the list of data table name only

sunny076@yahoo.com wrote:
> Hi,
> 
> I am wondering if anyone can tell me how I can obtain only the list of
> data table in postgresql without function and other ancillary tables. I
> hope that I can add a tag that can filter only data table.
> 
> I am using the following SQL Statement:
> 
> "SELECT TABLE_NAME, TABLE_TYPE FROM INFORMATION_SCHEMA.TABLES"

Something like this perhaps?

SELECT * FROM  information_schema.tables
WHERE table_schema='public' AND table_type='BASE TABLE';

Of course, you'll probably want to allow for multiple schemas.

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